Operations Finance Manager
Honolulu, HI 
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Posted 17 days ago
Job Description

Ward Village, a Howard Hughes master-planned community, is a 60-acre master-planned community in the heart of Honolulu, located between downtown and Waikk, along O'ahu's south shore. Honoring the distinct history of its land, Ward Village is at the forefront of sustainable community development - integrating striking architecture, local culture, and public open space. At full build-out, the community will include approximately one million square feet of unique retail and thousands of homes, in what Architectural Digest named "Best-Planned Community in the United States."

Ward Village is the first-ever LEED-ND Platinum-certified master-planned community in the country, and the only in Hawai'i. At the forefront of sustainable development, it features public amenities at a scale not offered by any other urban community in the state. For more information, visit www.wardvillage.com.

Howard Hughes owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned cities and communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport District in New York; Columbia, Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgeland in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin, Las Vegas; and Ward Village in Honolulu, Hawai'i. The Howard Hughes portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative place making, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Howard Hughes is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Operations Finance Manager will manage all aspects of lease administration, monitor and enforce the terms of all lease agreements, and oversee the billing and collection of rents and other tenant charges in compliance with leases. The Operations Finance Manager will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Finance, and collaborate closely with Property Accounting, Lease Administration, and Property Management to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Manage all aspects of lease administration, such as critical data master scheduling, lease notifications, and renewal notices.

  • Monitor and enforce terms of lease agreements, billing and collection of rents and other charges in compliance with leases.

  • Review lease abstracts in collaboration with Lease Administration and Property Accounting.

  • Review and approve billings generated by Property Accounting and ensure timely posting of billings in JD Edwards.

  • Oversee e-Invoices for recurring and non-recurring charges - deliver invoices to tenants and send payment reminders.

  • Oversee follow up with tenants on open receivable balances and assist with tenant requests and tenant ledger reconciliations.

  • Coordinate common area maintenance (CAM), tax, and insurance recoveries with Property Accounting and validate estimates.

  • Review and approve tenant reimbursement billings such as utilities, trash, and grease trap charges.

  • Review and approve annual reconciliations of tenant recoveries and reimbursements.

  • Collect and manage tenant sales reports and update tenant sales data to facilitate reporting and percentage rent billings.

  • Assist Property Management with analyzing and tracking operating expenses - conduct monthly variance and trend analysis.

  • Review capital spending and leasing costs.

  • Review monthly financial statements and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.

ABOUT YOU:

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.

  • Previous experience in property management, property accounting, lease administration, or related role.

  • Proficiency in JD Edwards or similar accounting software.

  • Proficiency in Excel.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

  • Certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.

  • Knowledge of real estate industry regulations and standards.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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